São Paulo, Brazil – Over 750 leaders from business, government, internationalorganizations, civil society, academia, media and the arts will participate in the 13th World Economic Forum on Latin America on 13-15 March 2018 in São Paulo, Brazil. The theme of the meeting is “Latin America at a Turning Point: Shaping the New Narrative”. The meeting will be held at a critical time in Latin America’s history, as an intense electoral cycle over the next two years promises far-reaching political and socio-economic effects.

The meeting will serve as a platform to address three thematic tracks: Fostering Responsible Leadership and Agile Governance; Ensuring Economic Progress for All; and Harnessing the Potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “The region needs a new narrative that places responsible leadership and people’s well-being at the centre; one that embraces technology and innovation as key drivers to modernize economies and advance economic progress for all,” said Marisol Argueta de Barillas, Head of Regional Strategies – Latin America, and Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum.

Taking a seminal role in shaping the conversation at the World Economic Forum on Latin America will be the Co-Chairs:

The programme comprises over 50 sessions designed to help leaders address strategic issues of national and regional significance and discuss how they can be solved for long-term change. As well as generating ideas and solutions to shape global, regional and industry agendas, the programme will also support the Forum’s System Initiatives work on harnessing public-private cooperation.

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